Category: Neurology/Neurosurgery

Flow Diversion of Cerebral Aneurysms 1st Edition

From detachable balloons and GDC coils to the recent advent of flow diversion, practitioners of have endovascular neurosurgery been fortunate to work in an era of rapid and exciting advances. The first commercially available flow diverter in the U.S. was approved specifically for a small subset of cerebral aneurysms. Recent experience has demonstrated its utility in treating challenging or otherwise untreatable aneurysms, safely and efficaciously. The design of these devices requires learning radically different methods than those used in the deployment of other, non-braided stents.

Flow Diversion of Cerebral Aneurysms by Min Park, Philipp Taussky, Felipe Albuquerque, and Cameron McDougall provides step-by-step guidance on utilization of flow diversion technology in clinical practice. Reflecting the combined experience and knowledge of pioneers in neurointerventional surgery, this comprehensive book fills a gap in available resources. Twenty-one chapters cover fundamentals to advanced concepts – historical perspective to future developments.

Key Features

• More than 250 high quality graphics and illustrative case studies reinforce key concepts
• Techniques and nuances of Pipeline, Silk (Balt Extrusion), Surpass Streamline, and Flow-Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED) deployment
• An overview of current flow diversion devices, discussion of coil embolization versus flow diversion, off-label uses, adjuvant approaches, and hemodynamic modifications
• Pharmacology, flow diversion grading scales, and post-procedure radiographic imaging
• Clinical pearls on ruptured aneurysms, intraprocedural/postprocedural complications, and management of aneurysm residuals

The ultimate goal of incorporating cutting-edge flow diversion techniques into the aneurysm treatment paradigm is improved efficacy and patient outcome. The knowledge gleaned from this outstanding resource will help residents and fellows learn to deploy flow diverters for the first time and enable seasoned clinicians to expand their neurointerventional radiology skills.

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Getting Ready for Brain Tumor Surgery 1st Edition

In training to become a neurosurgeon, many of the crucial manual skills that must be acquired can only be mastered through growing experience during the rigorous and lengthy training process. Yet, many – often essential – practical skills can quickly be learned, practiced, and even mastered, away from the OR.

The author’s motivation for writing this guide arose during his own training and his need for just such a practical aid. Getting Ready for Brain Tumor Surgery provides the readers with a basic set of exercises that will allow him to develop and improve their motor skills, handling of various tissues, and general technical competence. Detailed instructions are given in the illustrated text and in accompanying videos.

Topics include:

• Planning: visualization of the procedure
• The craniotomy – using a coconut
• Working with the microscope
• Removing a gyrus: subpial resection
• Removing a brain tumor using an artificial model
• Microsurgical training: the chicken wing model

Junior neurosurgical residents and interns will benefit greatly from this handy guide.

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Pediatric Neuroradiology: Clinical Practice Essentials 1st Edition

Written in the concise and engaging style of leading neuro-radiologist Dr. Asim Choudhri, Pediatric Neuroradiology is a highly practical reference focusing on the most common, serious, and challenging conditions seen in the specialty. This book offers concise guidelines on very complex topics related to the areas of pediatric neuroradiology in which it is crucial that radiologists make correct diagnoses.

Key Features:

• Focuses on the practical, clinical needs of neuro-radiologists and pediatric radiologists, as well as all radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists who care for children
• Sections dedicated to the brain, head and neck, and spine
• More than 780 high-quality radiographs, MRIs, and CT scans clarify the information presented in the book
• Three appendices containing information on protocolling and interpreting/reporting studies aid correct interpretation of the studies
• A quick reference guide enables clinicians to determine the optimal approach to imaging evaluation of neurological symptoms and conditions in children

Pediatric Neuroradiology is a key reference that residents and practitioners in the specialty will frequently consult to guide them in the diagnosis and treatment planning of children suffering from neurologic disorders.

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Meningiomas of the Skull Base: Treatment Nuances in Contemporary Neurosurgery 1st Edition

Meningiomas, the second most frequent of intracranial tumors, are characterized by a protean range of possible locations and appearances, due to their origin from the extensive and intricately formed meninges. As such, a wide variety of differential diagnoses is typical, and the therapies chosen are necessarily highly variable.

The introductory chapters of this book cover the pathology of these tumors, the evolution of special surgical methods, instrumentation, intraoperative monitoring, and the role of radiosurgery. Ten surgical chapters cover the individual regions of occurrence, including the sphenoid wing, olfactory groove, cerebellopontine angle, etc., all of which require a specialized approach and therapeutic strategy.

Key Features:

• Discussion of pathology and therapy organized by anatomic location of the lesions with the goal of providing best patient outcomes
• New WHO meningioma classification system based on most recent research in growth patterns, gene sequencing, and molecular patterns of development
• Important updates on the newest developments in treatment modalities for meningioma, including the lesser invasive radiotherapy and radiosurgery for the smaller lesions and to avoid the necessity of performing radical surgery

Meningiomas of the Skull Base: Treatment Nuances in Contemporary Neurosurgery is an essential reference guide for neurosurgeons and neurologists (in training and in practice) and will also be welcomed by skull base surgeons and otolaryngologists.

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Neurology, Third Edition (Current Diagnosis and Treatment) 3rd Edition

Physician’s Field Guide to Neuropsychology: Collaboration through Case Example 1st ed

This unique volume teaches those in the medical fields about the scientific value of neuropsychology in assessing cognition, the 6^th vital sign, as part of well integrated collaborative care.  It offers physicians a comprehensive tour of the many dimensions neuropsychology can add to primary and specialized medical care across the lifespan. Noted experts examine cognitive ramifications of a wide range of medical, psychological, and neuropsychological conditions, among them brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, pediatric and adult TBI, schizophrenia, and adult ADHD. The book’s generous selection of case examples demonstrates the benefits of cognitive assessment in building accurate diagnoses, better understanding of patient needs, and more appropriate treatment and management strategies, as well as other neuropsychologist roles in consulting, referral, and forensic areas. In addition, tables, callout boxes, review questions, and other features are included throughout the text for ease in comprehension and retention.

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Trends in Neurovascular Surgery

The contributions in this book were presented at the fifth European-Japanese Joint Conference for Stroke Surgery, held in July 2010 in Duesseldorf, Germany. The topics treated are the management of cerebral and ventricular hemorrhage, extra-intracranial bypass surgery, surgical and endovascular treatment of cervical and intracranial arterial occlusive disease, and embolization and microsurgery of AVM and dural AV-fistulas.

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